How To Fix /SCWM/QINSP071 - Internal validity date exceeded by &1 days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QINSP -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Internal validity date exceeded by &1 days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP071 - Internal validity date exceeded by &1 days ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP071 Internal validity date exceeded by &1 days typically occurs in the context of Quality Inspection Management within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the internal validity date for a quality inspection lot has been exceeded, meaning that the inspection lot is no longer valid for processing due to the expiration of its validity period.
  Cause:
  
  Expired Validity Date: The internal validity date for the quality inspection lot has passed. This can happen if the inspection lot was created with a specific validity period, and that period has expired.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management settings, such as the validity period settings for inspection lots.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the inspection lot, such as setting an incorrect validity date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Date: Review the validity date of the inspection lot in question. You can do this by navigating to the quality inspection lot in the SAP system and checking the details.
  Create a New Inspection Lot: If the validity date has indeed expired, you may need to create a new inspection lot with the correct validity date.
  Adjust Validity Period: If the validity period needs to be adjusted for future inspection lots, you can modify the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to extend the validity period as needed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing quality inspection lots and their validity periods.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying quality inspection lots) or QA01 (for creating quality inspection lots) to manage inspection lots.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the validity periods are set correctly according to your business requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling quality inspection lots.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your quality inspection processes run smoothly.